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Lipedema, perimenopause and diet
Lipedema (Lipoedema) is a connective tissue disorder, that comes on in puberty, and during hormone change such as pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. It causes painful fat growth deposits – often in the legs and sometimes in the arms and other parts of the body too. Learning that I had this painful condition has literally changed…
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Sometimes, I need a nap, how I discovered I was an introvert
Realising that there’s a name for how you’re feeling and there’s a label for being the you that you’ve fought your whole life against is somewhat refreshing. Yet, totally terrifying all at once. You see, I like people. And I love being social. And … I love sharing ideas and learning and being a part…
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43 daily habits for introverts, guaranteed to calm your chaos
I’m so incredibly over seeing lists pop up of daily habits that say they are gonna change your life! … but this gal has done some hard yards in this life and I can tell you one thing… these habits below are worth reading! Even picking a small handful of the ones that are most…
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How to consume less and create more in your life
When we were kids we used to save the wrapping paper off of our birthday and Christmas gifts. Back then I probably thought that was pretty naff! We didn’t have large chain stores and importing was mega expensive… so a lot of what we wanted or needed was made at home… or shopped for with…
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A change in mindset- How I learned to love my body
Disclaimer: I’m not a health professional, this is simply my story and what’s working for me on my health journey. Talk to your health provider about diet or treatment options. ❤️ Someone asked me today if I was doing Keto… and my answer was… wellll… nooooo…. See, I’m not doing Keto, nor Paleo, nor any…
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Top 35 gift ideas for teenagers – by teenagers!
Geez, teenagers are hard to buy for. And expensive! We don’t do a huge Christmas here at our place. We spend time together and appreciate each others company. The best gift you can give your teens is your time and your understanding. But, it’s always nice put something under the tree that they actually want…
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How to audit your life and live with intention
So many things have changed for me as I’ve grown older. In my twenties everything seemed like it had to be done now! I spent a fair amount of time at Uni back then and was full steam into educating myself and becoming a better person. My thirties was having babies and solidifying my career……
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47 Summers
What would you do if you knew you had 47 Summers left on this planet? If you had to map out the time you had left. What would you add to the list of things you wanted to accomplish? What would be on your list of things that you wanted to say? How would you…
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Guest Post: Conquering Disease – My personal journey back to health
I was just 21 when I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. A crippling bowel disease I had acquired through an intrinsically linked set of epidemiological circumstances that occurred throughout my life as a child. That, I would come to learn later. I remember how sick I was, pumped with steroids and a slew of anti-inflammatories…